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The exciting news of a new railroad was the last thing on anyone’s mind in St. Louis in the summer of 1849. Residents were probably more worried that the end of the world was near. In May the city’s riverfront was completely destroyed by fire, with more than 400 buildings lost. As the city tried …

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The Rise The Fall From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 7, 1997 Shortest post I’ve ever made. Doug Houser       October 16, 2022

LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or

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St. Louis County Council members expressed concerns at a Friday meeting that the budget is already stretched too thin to support any new initiatives.

It's officially hockey season in St. Louis, and the Blues kicked off the new campaign Saturday with a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The event started at 3 p.m. and included a line-up of live music and appearances by Blues broadcasters.

Ivan Barbashev and Jake Neighbours scored 20 seconds apart in the third period and Jordan Binnington made 23 saves to help the St. Louis Blues to a 5-2 win.

Two quick third period goals, scored just 20 seconds apart, spark the St. Louis Blues to a 5-2 victory on Opening Night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Dozens of volunteers armed with gloves and safety vests spread out around the city's Hyde Park neighborhood for a mass cleanup effort.

Some of the greatest to ever sport the 'Blue Note' are being honored in the inaugural St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame class this year.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Saturday evening in south St. Louis.

Pat Rutherford-Pettine has co-owned Sugaree Bakery with her husband Jimmy Pettine for 27 years.